Rev is very much a work in progress. Since 1990, the event has developed from a range of alternative and independent screen culture activities and experiments to what is regarded as one of Australia’s most unique annual screen activities. Taking place in cinemas, bars and clubs around the country this strange brew embraced live music,…
Once again, the City of Vincent, in association with FTI is commissioning a short series of films . The project aims to represent the City of Vincent, its residents and their stories, as well as provide emerging filmmakers with an opportunity to showcase their film making abilities. The successful applicants will receive $4000 cash and up to…
When director Chris Sun wrote exclusively for Cinema Australia about his new film Charlie’s Farm our servers almost blew their tops as it quickly became one of our most read articles. Readers in Queensland will be keen to know the following message was recently posted on the film’s Facebook page. Charlie’s Farm is proud to…
Cinema Australia had the pleasure of attending the 26th Annual WA Screen Award nominations tonight, Tuesday, 24th June. FTI announced the successful 2014 nominees for the 26th annual WA Screen Awards (WASAs) on Tuesday 24 June 2014 at PICA Bar in the Perth Cultural Centre. The WA Screen Awards (WASAs) is the premier celebration of West…
The Babadook is a psychological thriller starring Essie Davis (The Matrix, Girl With a Pearl Earring, Australia) as a single mother plagued by the violent death of her husband. When a disturbing storybook called ‘Mr. Babadook’ turns up at her house she is forced to battle with her son’s deep seated fear of a monster. Soon she discovers a sinister…
This winter holidays get ready to flex your acting skills as the National Institute for Dramatic Art brings their popular acting classes to Perth. Head of NIDA Open, Caroline Spence says there are a great range of classes on offer, giving anyone from young kids to adults the chance to find their creative voice through…
Luna Leederville will be holding a very special Q&A session with acclaimed director Rold de Heer. de Heer will be discussing his new film Charlie’s Country starring David Gulpilil. Join for us for a Talking Pictures Q&A session with award winning director Rolf de Heer who willbe our special guest on Wednesday 16 July at…
Features THE DEAD SPEAK BACK Intro and Q&A with sirector Jason Sweeney A stunning feature film debut from writer/director Jason Sweeney, The Dead Speak Back is a powerful, raw, perhaps even primal journal into the experiences of the recently deceased and those left behind. THE LAST GOODBYE – WORLD PREMIERE Intro and Q&A with writer/director/actor…
In anticipation of tonights premiere at the Sydney Film Festival, a new, very short clip has been released for Christopher Houghton’s Touch. The second, more lengthy clip is an hilarious scene from Josh Lawson’s The Little Death. https://twitter.com/Kate_Mulvany/statuses/474695905325490176
Sydney Film Festival and Vivid Ideas present an exclusive event bringing together director David Michôd, producer Liz Watts and actors Guy Pearce and Robert Pattinson, to explore the process behind creating dystopic, desert-noir thriller The Rover and engage in an audience Q&A, moderated by film critic Margaret Pomeranz. A Cannes Official Selection, The Rover delivers…
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